Visit Poznan

Discover your favourite places in Poznań

The Old City – despite its name, is not the oldest part of the city. This is the part of Poznań that had first received city privileges, and the part which has been developed over time since the mid XIII century, retaining the original medieval urban layout. The medieval buildings were later rebuilt, mainly in the renaissance and baroque styles. Undoubtedly the jewel of the Stary Miasto is the Ratusz – City Hallin its XVI century style, with the famous eastern loggia and exquisite Renaissance Chamber. However, most visitors are attracted to the facade of the Ratusz (City Hall), by thegoats – koziołki, butting each other on the tower, daily at noon, to the notes of thecity trumpet call – the hejnał. Now the Ratusz no longer serves the city council, its chambers now accommodate theCity of Poznań History Museum. In front of the building is the medieval pillar of shame, the whipping post topped with the figure of an executioner, which has not been used since medieval times. Today it is one of the most popular meeting places for real Poznanians. You will also find in the Old Market theCity Weighing Scale, formerly an official measurement office, theBamberka's Wellcommemorating the settlers from southern Germany as well as their characteristic buildings. Nowadays souvenirs of Poznan are sold there, and before thebuildingswere in place the Fish Market used to be located in the area.